September 2015 - Plextalk - lists.hodgsonfamily.org

PLEXTALK POCKET LINIO ALARM HELP
by Val Brown 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

Please could someone help with a step-by-step guide to using the alarm function on the Linio? I'm not particularly good with technology but received enormous help from this list with regard to a step-by-step guide on how to use the calendar. All up and running now so a big "thank you". If anyone could help with setting alarms, that would be great, especially as there are five which could be set as reminders for "pill" taking. Look forward to hearing from you. With kind regards Val.

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Daisy Online on the Linio pocket
by Russ Kiehne 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

It was announced on the Book port list that bard is coming to the daisy online feature in the next update for book port plus and book port dt. Does this mean it will also be coming to the plextalk linio pocket in North America?

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PLEXTALK LINIO POCKET
by Val Brown 28 Sep '15

28 Sep '15

Hi, I've just had a new Linio pocket in the U.K. and want to use the calendar but, quite frankly, the instructions for this are "useless". In fact my Guide dog could probably do better! My question is can anyone give me a 1, 2, 3 step guide to creating events in said calendar and then editing/deleting. Regards Val.

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Plextalk Linio Features
by Russ Kiehne 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

Since the Plextalk Linio is coming to the U.S. I thought some of you would be in knowing more about it. I found the following info: The online DAISY player for the visually impaired Immediate access to talking books, newspapers, and magazines! With the PLEXTALK Linio... Select and read books of your interest online, you do not have to wait for a CD to be delivered! Check and share the latest news and articles from newspapers & magazines. The PLEXTALK Linio has an internal memory where you can store books, newspapers or magazines. And no computer needed! Your books are ready to be read online. Many libraries serving the visually impaired have started an online book distribution service by using the DAISY Online Delivery Protocol (DODP). The DODP allows computer free online distribution directly to a talking book player. When you call a library for books of your interest, you will have access to the books using your PLEXTALK Linio. Some libraries or organizations will regularly and automatically distribute newspapers or magazines that you subscribe to on your PLEXTALK Linio. Note: Service types of online distribution vary published titles you selected. Wireless Router Internet Modem Instant books, newspapers, or magazines delivery via the internet LIBRARY Internet No PC necessary depending on libraries. Please check with your library. Store your books into your PLEXTALK Linio. The PLEXTALK Linio has an internal memory where you can store books, newspapers or magazines. Search books of your interest. You can search and find books of your interest using your PLEXTALK Linio. Type the title name or the author’s name on your Linio and you will get a list of the results. You can also call your library and access the list with the recent Three easy steps to read online book Three easy steps to read online books Wireless online access is provided by your Internet connection. Rechargeable battery is included and you can playback even when the AC adaptor is disconnected. Delivery Protocol (DODP) ? The global standard on online book distribution has been developed by the DAISY Consortium. Streaming and downloading are made possible USB device like USB flash memory or PLEXTALK Pocket SD card up to 32 GB 1 1 Configure network settings of PLEXTALK 2 When the power is on, Linio to connect with your wireless your books are ready network router or just simply connect via to be read online. LAN cable without any configuration. Portable and hands free (PLEXTALK is set to announce a free firmware with this feature.) Reliable design High sound quality Shock resistant Hi-Fi speaker is optimized The rubber slot-in disc to provide a clear sound, mechanism prevents the especially for human voices. disc from scratching when inserting or ejecting CD’s. A variety of media Even when dropped from a height of 70 cm, the internal stabilizers and rubber edges absorb shocks, keeping your player up and running. Online bookshelf via wireless or wired network connection What is the DAISYOnline 3 3 Select your preferred book by the title key and start reading by the play key. Bluetooth connection will The handle of the optional be supported so that you carry bag allows you to bring can listen to your titles with the unit with you with one a wireless headphone. hand. The shoulder strap can be adjusted for your comfort. Waterproof The special rubber keypad offers protection against liquids. on various book readers/players like 2GB talking book players, mobile devices, internal memory personal computers, etc. It also brings additional features such CD as the search function. for DAISY book, audio book, and music Key Layout DAISY/e-text playback • Advanced navigation functions in heading, group, page, phrase, bookmark, album, track, level, screen, paragraph, line, sentence, spell, word or character (Depending on the content structure). • Reading Microsoft Word DOC and DOCX, plain text, html or DAISY text by text-to-speech. • Audio files: MP3, unprotected WMA, AMR-WB+, Ogg Vorbis, Wave (PCM) formats, Music CDs (CD-DA). • Bookmarks: maximum 10,000 items. • The playback speed can be changed from 0.5 to 3 times true speed. The tone can be changed from -6 to +6. Intuitive operations • Cross key layout with the PLEXTALK Linio. The full key layout is accessible when the intuitive cover is removed. • The sleep timer function turns the player automatically off at a set time. • Voice guides help the user through all key operations and menu items. • Key description mode. • Built-in user’s guide in DAISY format. Flexible data management • Supported disk:12cm diameter, Stamped CD, CD-R, CD-RW. • LAN:10/100Base-TX 1 port, IEEE802.11 b/g. • Bluetooth Ver2.1+EDR. • 2GB internal memory. • Compatible with SDHC, supporting up to 32GB. • Plays content on USB flash memory drives with USB 2.0 (Type A) high speed. • A DAISY CD can be backed up to an SD card or a USB device and internal memory. Backups between SD card and a USB device and internal memory are also possible. Reliable design • Specially optimized High-Fidelity sound. • Integrated speaker. • Audio out by 3.5 mm stereo mini jack. • Rubber slot-in disc mechanism to prevent disc scratching. • Shock resistant design by rubber stabilizers for the CD-ROM drive and three-dimension rubber edges. • Waterproof rubber keypad. • Operation time with replaceable battery: • 5 hours playback of DAISY CD, 8 hours playback of SD Card Memory. • Charging time of 4 hours. • AC adapter: 100V-240V, 50/60 Hz. • Size: 225 x 180 x 63 mm or • 8.86 x 7.1 x 2.5 inches. (W/H/D) with cover, less than 1.35 kg / 3 lb. Accessories • Intuitive cover (Attached on the unit) • AC adaptor • User’s Guide CD • Quick Reference guide • Safety Instructions Sleep Timer Power Eject Title Speaker Rewind Forward CD Slot Play / Stop Volume adjust Tone adjust Removable cover Removable intuitive cover Key layout without the intuitive cover PLEXTALK and DAISY Online In the early 2000’s, we were foreseeing potential needs for online delivery of DAISY books to the visually impaired and print disabled. From 2006, we started field trials for online delivery by collaborating with local libraries in Japan, Sweden, U.K. and Australia in order to study the technical feasibility of online capable DAISY players. The experiences and expertise we acquired through those field trials was shared with the DAISY Online Working Group of the DAISY Consortium. The DAISY Online Delivery protocol was been adopted as the standard of the online delivery system in 2010. We believe the Linio, the world’s first DAISY Online compatible player, will provide you with new reading experiences. For further information please contact: www.plextalk.com Product specifications and appearance may change without prior notice. © 2008-2012 Shinano Kenshi Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved. Plextalk and Plextalk logo are registered trademarks of Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd.

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Re: [Plextalk] Plextalk PTR2 AND S D CARD ADAPTOR Plextalk Support Line Phone Number
by Pam Bilton 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Hi Peter. You can call their support line at: 800-866-962-8176 Pam In God we trust! He is my Resurrection forever! ----- Original Message----- From: peter wilkins Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 6:37 AM To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Plextalk PTR2 AND S D CARD ADAPTOR I am writing to ask if there is an adaptor which will allow my wife to use S D cards in her PTR2. This machine only records on compact flash cards, which she can't get any more. I am wondering if there is an adaptor which you can plug into the flash socket which will allow you to record and play S D cards. Peter _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: [Plextalk] Plextalk PTR2 AND S D CARD ADAPTOR
by Arno Schuh 06 Sep '15

06 Sep '15

Hi, there are some adaptors available. I only could provide some German links, but because Amazon list one in Germany they also offer this item in your country, too: http://www.amazon.de/DELOCK-Adapter-CF-SDHC-SDXC-schwarz-gelb/dp/B004AFJZUW or on Ebay http://www.ebay.de/itm/SD-SDHC-SDXC-Kartenadapter-auf-CompactFlash-CF-II-un… And you should have installed the latest firmware on your PTR2. Old issues of the PTR2 only can handle SD cards up to 2 GB. With the actual firmware the PTR2 is able to use 32 GB cards. I don't know if the actual firmware also can handle SD cards larger than 32 GB (SDHX). Yours sincerely Arno

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Re: [Plextalk] Plextalk PTR2 AND S D CARD ADAPTOR
by peter wilkins 06 Sep '15

06 Sep '15

I am writing to ask if there is an adaptor which will allow my wife to use S D cards in her PTR2. This machine only records on compact flash cards, which she can't get any more. I am wondering if there is an adaptor which you can plug into the flash socket which will allow you to record and play S D cards. Peter

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Re: [Plextalk] Plextalk PTR2 AND S D CARD ADAPTOR
by peter wilkins 06 Sep '15

06 Sep '15

I am writing to ask if there is an adaptor which will allow my wife to use S D cards in her PTR2. This machine only records on compact flash cards, which she can't get any more. I am wondering if there is an adaptor which you can plug into the flash socket which will allow you to record and play S D cards. Peter

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Re: [Plextalk] Plextalk Linio can now be purchased in the US
by Peter Bosher 05 Sep '15

05 Sep '15

Hi Rich, The Linio has a very neat calendar, an alarm feature with five alarms and the option to use custom sounds, and 8 GB of internal memory. Apart from that, it's extremely similar to the PTP1 Pocket. One other difference I can think of is that, I believe, it has a new Podcast function which should make finding and subscribing to podcasts easier than it was before, but I haven't investigated that yet so others might like to comment. Best, Peter At 13:10 04/09/2015, you wrote: >Hi all, >Well, according to the Plextalk twitter and facebook, one can now buy >the Linio pocket in the states. >For those who have the Linio, what are the differences between it and >the pocket ptp1? >Also, the facebook page says the model from Europe and the US model >will have some differences. >I have also contacted IRTI to check on pricing. >Thanks. >Rich Cavallaro > >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk -- ******* Peter Bosher, Email: peter(a)soundlinks.com http://www.soundlinks.com/ Tel': (+44) (0) 1494 794 797 Fax: (+44) (0) 1494 583 146 snail:// SoundLinks Limited, 43 Broadlands Avenue, Chesham, Bucks. HP5 1AL England.

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Re: [Plextalk] Plextalk Linio can now be purchased in the US
by Peter Bosher 04 Sep '15

04 Sep '15

Hi Rich, The Linio has a very neat calendar, an alarm feature with five alarms and the option to use custom sounds, and 8 GB of internal memory. Apart from that, it's extremely similar to the PTP1 Pocket. One other difference I can think of is that, I believe, it has a new Podcast function which should make finding and subscribing to podcasts easier than it was before, but I haven't investigated that yet so others might like to comment. Best, Peter At 13:10 04/09/2015, you wrote: >Hi all, >Well, according to the Plextalk twitter and facebook, one can now buy >the Linio pocket in the states. >For those who have the Linio, what are the differences between it and >the pocket ptp1? >Also, the facebook page says the model from Europe and the US model >will have some differences. >I have also contacted IRTI to check on pricing. >Thanks. >Rich Cavallaro > >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk -- ******* Peter Bosher, Email: peter(a)soundlinks.com http://www.soundlinks.com/ Tel': (+44) (0) 1494 794 797 Fax: (+44) (0) 1494 583 146 snail:// SoundLinks Limited, 43 Broadlands Avenue, Chesham, Bucks. HP5 1AL England.

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